Many unanswered questions surround Lockland man's death

Christopher McFerron charged with aggravated murder

The suspect in a Lockland man's abduction and death is in the Hamilton County Jail after being arraigned on three charges and later charged with aggravated murder. Christopher McFerron, 44, had his bond set at $1.25 million.

"Judge, we're asking for a high bond. There will be other charges filed in the very near future related to this defendant. This was a significant pursuit. It closed down I-275. We are asking for a high bond," a Hamilton County prosecutor said Monday morning.

Rolman was abducted after he withdrew $6,500 for his business' payroll Friday afternoon.

"It was a normal routine for Mr. Rolman to go to the bank," Lockland Police Chief James Toles said.

Toles told WLWT News 5's Emily Wood that McFerron knew Rolman through his business, The David Hirschberg Steel and Recycling Center, where Rolman was a co-owner.

McFerron's house was about 100 yards from Rolman's business.

Toles also said the two men were business associates and McFerron had sold Rolman scrap metal for his company.

Rolman was found shot to death in his car parked inside a siloh at the abandoned J&R Trucking Company. Police said McFerron used to work there.

Toles said he cannot identify McFerron as the person who pulled the trigger but that there was enough evidence to charge him with aggravated murder.

McFerron was previously charged with inducing panic, resisting arrest and using weapons while intoxicated.

Those charges stemmed from a low-speed chase McFerron allegedly led multiple agencies on Saturday evening.

Police said they found several weapons when they arrested McFerron after the chase, but said they didn't know if any were the murder weapon.

Police also said they still haven't found the $6,500 Rolam withdrew that day at the bank.

"Investigators are collecting enough evidence that we're trying to determine if there was more than one individual involved at this time," Toles said.

Former employee Kevin Jones said Rolman was always looking for good help.

"These scrappers would come in here barely make enough money to have for gas in their vehicle and he'd give them a little extra here and there," Jones said. "It's a crying shame and this community wont be the same without him."

McFerron is scheduled to be in court for arraignment on the aggravated murder charge Tuesday.

Police are asking anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers at 513-352-3040.